MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,473 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front opening windscreen, wipers and washers not tested
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front opening windscreen, wipers and washers not tested
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front opening windscreens, wipers/washers not tested
Nearside Rear handbrake effort
Front opening windows fitted, washers and wipers not tested
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside handbrake low effort
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear indicators showing red
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
battery insecure
fuel pipe insecure at rear
rear suspension bump stops missing
slight imbalance on rear brakes
slight judder on nearside rear brake
slight oil leak from offside rear hub area
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside mirror loose
offside rear brake back plate damp
slight play in steering idler
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside mirror loose
offside rear brake back plate damp
slight play in steering idler
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
brake pedal soft
oil leaks from underside
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
oil leaks from underside
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
various body and heatshield corrosion
wipers not tested due to no fluid
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AKX 970E is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 87,544 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKX 970E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 31 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AKX 970E registered?
AKX 970E is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 May 1995.
Is AKX 970E safe to buy?
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